Central Asia

Elman Fattah – Director of the KHAR CenterFor those familiar with the nature of authoritarian regimes, this news came as

✍️ Elman Fattah – Director of the KHAR CenterGurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s visit to Baku might, at first glance, appear to be

(This analysis is prepared within the broader study of post-Soviet authoritarianism)Azerbaijan’s accession as a full-fledged member to the Central Asian

This study demonstrates that Kazakhstan’s political regime is based on a complex and adaptive governance model combining elements of classical

The first part of the article is available here: Click---In March 2019, with the unexpected resignation of Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstan

This research analyzes the evolution of authoritarianism in Uzbekistan since 1991, focusing on two major phases: the repressive personalist regime

This research analyzes the historical, institutional, ideological, and international foundations of Turkmenistan's authoritarian regime, which took shape after 1991. The

China's growing influence in global and regional political balances has placed it at the center of international attention. It is

To associate the strengthening of authoritarian regimes solely with rigid control does not fully capture the picture. Although the foundation

(This article was prepared within the framework of KHAR Center’s research project “Authoritarian Regimes and Transregional Mechanisms of Influence”.)IntroductionUntil the

(This article was prepared within the framework of KHAR Center’s “Security and State Architecture” research project)The amendment to the Law